Putter shortening!

[GOLFER1994]

Hi guys,
Today i played a round with my friend! (girl) she was using a 32" putter and after using it on hole 2 because my bag was miles away, i used it every hole after that and made alot more putts! 4 breaking putts, 5ft, 6ft, and 2 from 8ft! For me these lengths cause me problems with pulls and pushes so!
Just emailed my pro and on friday i am going in and he will fit me for it, shorten it and give me it back on saturday morning!!!!
Very happy!
ANybody else share a similar experience? How did you find the shorter putter?
Thanks!

 

[Tommo21]

My putter is short because I'm a wee short arse git in the first place, so my hands are closer to the ground for a kick off. Putting is an art of many forms but I still believe it should be the shortest club in the bag, not a clothes pole.

 

[brendy]

I took an inch and a half off mine, put a jumbo grip on (not quite a two thumb) and practice a better stroke, last few rounds have been pretty good, 27-31 putts regularly.
Horses for courses though.

 

[granters]

I shortened an Oddyssey Dual force half mallet to 32 inches an instantly got better with it, although the longer putts (over 12 feet) were a little more difficult.

Conversely, i shortened my Ping Pal to the same length and now can't get on with it. I'll be putting an inch back on it when i get the chance. The swing weight definitely changed with the ping, substantially, to the point that i don't feel like i'm getting right through the ball with it now. The Ping has a heavier head, so the swing weight is more noticable.

If you can, It's worth cutting the putter down a half inch at a time and having a few strokes with it until it feels right

 

[RGDave]

miniRG has a putter that must be all of 30" or less. I putt great with it.
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up to about 20 foot.

 

[jasondransfieldgolf]

My putter is 31" and fits me perfectly but I am only 5ft 6".

 

[User20205]

I got custom fit for a putter recently, I'm 6ft and the ideal came in a 32.5 inches. I would never have considered a putter this short before. I've been playing with it for 4 rounds now and the initial results are excellent, both on long & shorter putts.

I may be corrected but I believe to cut a putter down correctly you have to add weight to the head.

 

[Imurg]

I've mostly used 33 and 34 inchers down the years. The RedX is 35 and I've never putted better.
It's about how it feels to you. If you feel good with a short putter then go for it.

 

[granters]

I got custom fit for a putter recently, I'm 6ft and the ideal came in a 32.5 inches. I would never have considered a putter this short before. I've been playing with it for 4 rounds now and the initial results are excellent, both on long & shorter putts.

I may be corrected but I believe to cut a putter down correctly you have to add weight to the head.

I think it really depends on the putter, although i have heard this. I haven't had a problem with swing weights while cutting down, until i did the Ping that is. It's a lot harder to build momentum with it with the shorter shaft on it

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I ditched my 34" putter a week ago in favour of my trusty Ping Anser 4 and in the two rounds since I've shot 74-79 and had 29 and 30 Putts respectively against an average of around 32. I used to like the short putter but lost confidence with it and now feel like I have more room to make the stroke and get better feel for distance.

I won't be changing back in a hurry.

 

[drawboy]

I happily cut all mine down. I hang my arms down then measure from my hands to the floor, that is my measurement. That way I know I can swing it freely from the same place every time. I'm not bothered about swingweights and all that crap, just cut it down and enjoy.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Went back to my Anser 2 and cut it from 35 to 34 and putting like I was in my junior days. Oozing confidence again and even though I can't make every one I think I will. Great feel and it just sits perfectly for me now

 

[Bunkers]

I'd agree. Had 2 inches taken off the putter & a 2-thumb grip stuck on & my putting has never been so consistent. Again I'm only 5'7" so it probably is all about getting clubs that are right for you

 

[Mike_j_golf]

Hi,
I don't think it will make much differenct to a face balanced putter if you cut it down, but it will make a toe weighted putter feel a bit different. Same with putting on a thicker grip it will change the swing weight.
Mike

 

[bignev]

Had a putter lesson last week at the open, have now had my putter cut down to 30 inch. Will see how it performs in the senior championships this week.

 

[Smiffy]

Had 2" cut off my putter a month or two ago, and it's been a revelation.
4 putts are almost a thing of the past and I now only have 5 or 6 three putts a round.